About this role
Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity to work within the Nursing Team.
You will provide administrative and analyst support to the senior team, and cross-cover with other members of the admin team. Working with a range of providers and stakeholders, you will work across the Nursing Team and with other NHSBT Directorates and Teams.
Excellent organisational and administration skills are essential, as is the ability to analyse complex information and present findings to the team. You must be comfortable liaising with professional colleagues at all levels, and able to take the initiative in responding to enquiries.
We are passionate about the work we do and hope to work with a Business Support Officer who is equally as excited to join us.
Main duties of the job
The Business Support Officer is a key member of the Nursing Team. The post holder will support members of the Nursing Team to provide services for staff across NHSBT and Service Users. In this role your day to day responsibilities will include:-
Playing a key role in managing business administration for the Nursing Team and complying with all principles and policies of data protection and confidentialityTaking ownership of aspects of the Nursing Team portfolio ensuring timely communication with internal / external stakeholders in line with the reporting cycle.Assisting in planning Nursing meetings, including taking responsibility for setting time frames for required agenda items and taking formal minutes, as well as booking meeting venues.Taking responsibility for scheduling and allocation of business administration workload.Taking responsibility for providing formal minutes of both external and internal meetings, as well as providing comprehensive action logs.Producing high-quality materials for meetings, including PowerPoint presentations and word documentsWillingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
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What we offer:
Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. You’ll occasionally be required to attend your base location and other NHSBT locations (with prior notice).
Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
Read about our application process
Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview.
Online interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to OCS (RSA) level III in text processing or equivalent experience. Educated to NVQ Level 4 in a business subject or equivalent qualification or experience
Experience Essential
Ability to analyse and present a wide range of management information. Previous experience of working with Senior Management in an advanced secretarial or administrative post. Advanced ability to use Microsoft office packages and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT - Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)